Following the foot steps of Cupertino-based Apple, software giant Microsoft is reportedly also seeking 30 per cent cut of revenue from apps developed for its Windows 8 Metro UI.

According to the Windows Weekly podcast, Windows Store terms & conditions indicate that Microsoft would take 30 per cent of revenue from apps developed for the software firm’s Windows 8 Metro UI.

Previously, Microsoft had announced that Windows apps sold via its Windows Store wouldn’t see any such cut.

However, the cut applies only to apps developed particularly for the Metro UI. Windows 8 will continue to be compatible with non-Metro desktop apps.

It means developers will be able to choose from two options- develop an app for Metro UI and pay 30 per cent share to Microsoft or go for Windows classic and take the entire revenue.

Microsoft also wants to remain open to rivals writing apps for Metro UI as the firm has already announced that it would not be restricting its Metro store from offering products from key rivals including Apple's iTunes store and Amazon's Kindle.